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| Document Type | N-CSRS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registrant Name | Vanguard Whitehall Funds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001004655 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | Semi-Annual Shareholder Report | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000012166 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Mid-Cap Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VMGRX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [1] | 0.33% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 2,827,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 81.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000012167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Selected Value Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VASVX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Selected Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [2] | 0.33% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 6,598,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 126 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 15.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000126408 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VWOB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [3] | 0.15% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 6,478,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 918 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 14.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000126407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VGAVX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [4] | 0.20% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 6,478,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 918 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 14.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000126409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Institutional Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VGIVX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [5] | 0.11% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 6,478,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 918 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 14.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000133792 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Global Minimum Volatility Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VMVFX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [6] | 0.21% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 1,994,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 9.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000133791 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | Global Minimum Volatility Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VMNVX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [7] | 0.14% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 1,994,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 9.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000163311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VIGI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [8] | 0.08% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 9,146,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 384 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 17.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000163310 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VIAAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [9] | 0.16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 9,146,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 384 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 17.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000163314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fund Name | International High Dividend Yield Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | ETF Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VYMI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [10] | 0.12% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 19,987,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 10.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C000163313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | International High Dividend Yield Index Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Admiral™ Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VIHAX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [11] | 0.16% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 19,987,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 1,609 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 10.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments, derivatives and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities for the fund through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fund Name | International Dividend Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class Name | Investor Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trading Symbol | VIDGX | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Vanguard International Dividend Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of November 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800-662-7447. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Fund Change Notice [Text Block] | The report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Phone Number | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"> 800-662-7447</span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Information Website | <span style="white-space: nowrap; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 10.6667px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: collapse;">https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature</span></span></span> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Fund costs for the last six months?(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) |
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| Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expense Ratio, Percent | [12] | 0.52% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material Change Date | Oct. 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AssetsNet | $ 128,000,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holdings Count | Holding | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover | 19.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Fund Statistics (as of April 30, 2026) |
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| Holdings [Text Block] | Portfolio Composition % of Net Assets (as of April 30, 2026)This table reflects the Fund's investments, including short-term investments and other assets and liabilities. |
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| Material Fund Change [Text Block] | How has the Fund changed?Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC.
This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Material Fund Change Adviser [Text Block] | Effective January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. exercises portfolio management responsibilities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Vanguard Capital Management, LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC. |
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| Summary of Change Legend [Text Block] | This is a summary of certain changes to the Fund since October 31, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the Fund’s prospectus, at https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature or upon request at 800-662-7447. |
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| Updated Prospectus Phone Number | 800-662-7447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://personal1.vanguard.com/ngf-next-gen-form-webapp/fund-literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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